Belarusian restrictions have negatively affected Ukrainian fruit and vegetable suppliers

Published 2022년 2월 22일

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The Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA) has announced significant developments in the agricultural sector, with a focus on the trade of apples and cabbage. Due to increased demand in Russia, following a crop failure, and the traditionally high volume of trade through Belarus, these commodities have seen increased supply in Ukraine, leading to a plateau in prices and concerns about oversupply. The Belarusian government's decisions have not impacted Ukrainian onions, but there are concerns about potential restrictions on strawberries and blueberries if the political situation with Belarus remains tense. Long-term, these restrictions could push Ukraine to improve its agricultural standards to meet export requirements of Europe and Asia. The UPOA's president has suggested learning from Georgia's experience of successfully exporting to European markets after a trade ban from Russia.

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This was announced by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), AgroPortal.ua reports. "Apples and cabbage reacted especially sensitively, as these positions have traditionally been actively traveled through Belarus to the Russian Federation. In addition, last year in Russia there was a crop failure of cabbage, and demand only increased, so the stakes in this market were significant, "- says the expert. According to him, the accumulation of apple and cabbage remnants is beginning to be observed in Ukraine, which in turn leads to too high a supply. True, prices are still at the same level, but it is useless to expect them to increase. "Ukrainian onions remain neutral to the decisions of the Belarusian government, as there were no active exports from Ukraine. However, if the political situation between neighboring countries remains tense, restrictions on both strawberries and blueberries may follow. Restrictions on Belarus are now difficult ...

Source: Agravery